Also named as a defendant in the suit is Tim L. Martin, also of 225 Fretz Road, who the suit said owned the car that Erin Martin was driving.

More than $30,000 is being sought from the Martins in the suit.

Robert C. Mitchell died on May 8, 1992, in an accident at Township Line and County Line roads in Franconia Township.

The suit said Mitchell was turning left in his 1990 Toyota Camry from Township Line Road on to northbound County Line Road, and Erin Martin was southbound in a 1977 Chevrolet Concours on County Line Road.

A police report at the time said Martin became distracted and did not see the light change in her lane.

She ran the red light and slammed into the driver's door of Mitchell's car, the police report said.

Mitchell's chest was crushed, rupturing his heart, the suit said.

He was pronounced dead at North Penn Hospital, the police report said.

Martin was not injured, the report said.

Franconia Police Chief Paul R. Hunsberger said yesterday that Martin was charged with violations of the state motor vehicle code -- running a red light and driving too fast for conditions.

Hunsberger said it was raining, and Martin was not able to stop her car in time.

Martin pleaded guilty and paid fines, Hunsberger said.

The suit alleges that Martin was "negligent, reckless and careless," that she was driving at a "high and excessive" speed and that she failed to keep a "diligent" eye out for traffic in the intersection.

The suit said she was driving the car "as an agent, servant, workman or employee" of Tim Martin.

The suit is brought on behalf of Mitchell's widow and daughter, Ginger Romig of Yardley.

They are seeking to recover expenses, such as funeral costs, related to Mitchell's death, as well as damages for his pain and suffering and for the loss of his company and help.